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Educators - Close the Student Achievement Gap by Correcting These Common MisassumptionsEducators' misassumptions about students' readiness to assimilate can prove academically costly for many students of color. Disadvantages of Computers in the ClassroomDo you believe that computers in the classroom are a good idea? See what you think after reading this. Effects of Teacher Assimilationist Philosophy on Mexican American StudentsUnrelenting assimilationist view point can blind educators to positive aspects of non European cultures, and lead to biased attitudes and behaviors towards students. The Importance of Getting Your DegreeGetting your degree can provide many advantages, from lower unemployment to higher earning power. This article provides tips on getting the degree you need. Two Powerful Parent Strategies to Close the Student Achievement GapPoverty and single parent households have borne the brunt of criticisms for deplorable student performance. However, learning and applying specific strategies will empower them to emotionally and academically support their children. Computer Training - The Instructor's ViewIf you're a computer instructor, there is more to teaching your students than just knowing the material. This article will give the instructor some essential pointers from planning the course outline to knowing how to spot students who just don't get it. Kids' Activities: The Magic Bag Is A Great Way to Introduce Kids To FossilsThe Magic bag is a great kids' activity for introducing fossils. It is simple to do and captivating with any age group. The lesson plan is easily adapted to classroom or home school settings. Historical Advances in Producing Electricity From the SunWhen politicians start talking about renewable energy, you know we have problems. Solar energy is a significant renewable energy and here is an overview of how the technology has developed. Paradigm Shift from Teaching to Learning in Current Higher Technical Education EnvironmentWith current global trend of privatization of technical education the number of colleges and institute imparting higher technical education has mushroomed within a short time and is likely to see further quantum jump in near future. The quality of the students getting admissions in such institutes has therefore deteriorated to quite an extent. In order to ensure quality of passing out graduates certain measures should be adopted at college and institute level so that they attain certain minimum prescribed standard before passing out. Teachers will have to play an important and dominant role for meeting this requirement. This paper discusses one of the possible approaches to be taken by teachers. Silver - The Magical MetalSilver has a variety of uses including the forgotten one of medication. Business Education: Skills for the Real WorldSeeking out a business education is a strategic way of guaranteeing your competitive edge in the workforce. An Introduction to Civil War Military SwordsArticle outlines brief history about the civil war military swords and manufacturers during this time period. Simple Garage Experiment With Bees and SoundCan you control bees at your home? Perhaps you can with sound. Your parents may not like a swarm of bees in your garage but we have considered an experiment you might try. First be sure you are not allergic to bee stings. The Changing Face Of PrintingHow printing has developed and progressed through the years, from hand written books to huge automated print runs. Handwriting Analysis - Have You Ever Been Ripped Off?Hello all you wonderful people out there. We all know there are a lot of great people out there. We also know that there are a lot of mean people. Have any of you ever been lied to? ripped off? Have you ever wanted to kick yourself afterwards for being so naive? I have... Free Nursing Continuing EducationThere are many organizations that offer accredited, Free Continuing Education courses through their websites. These are mostly demo or pre-registration versions. Registration in these sites is free. Once the aspirant registers, the website sends the password by email. This password can be used to access all info, such as the list of courses available, cost and number of hours allotted for each course, and FAQs. Nursing Continuing Education SeminarsThe word "Seminar" comes from the Latin word "semen," meaning "seed." Just as a seed helps the plant to grow, Seminars help professionals to grow by unlocking their full potential. Online Nursing Continuing EducationOnline learning is web-based. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the year. Anyone in the nursing profession can access it if he completes a simple registration process. Even before registering, some web sites offer demo versions for preview. The nurse who is enrolled in the course [let’s call her the 'end-user'] can follow the course at her own pace, unlike in a typical classroom setting. Tutor-student and student-student interaction is possible at highly effective levels, thanks to computer-based facilities like email, messenger, voice mail and mail rings etc. Nursing students and teachers from different parts of the planet can interact with each other and share ideas instantly just at the click of a button. Professional networking has taken on a new turn in the right direction. Nursing Continuing EducationJack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.An old kindergarten rhyme. Let’s stretch our imagination further. In the process, Jack and Jill would have probably been injured. A passer-by would have taken them to the nearest clinic. The doctor being away... Nursing Continuing Education ProvidersIn North America, several Continuing Education organizations and university departments provide accredited CE courses in Nursing-related subjects. Let’s have a glimpse of some of these course providers and their courses. Nursing Continuing Education CoursesAlmost all accredited North American universities and Continuing Education organizations offer a wide range of Nursing Continuing Education Courses as part of their Certificate, Diploma and Degree [Associate to Doctorate level] Programs. These Continuing Education Courses are so designed that any nursing aspirant can join the course of his/her choice by following any one of the programs below. Nursing Continuing Education CreditsAccording to a popular dictionary, the term 'Credit' means a "course unit", that is, "a unit of study, often equivalent to an hour of class time, in a course of higher education." Can You Draw a Perfect Hexagon?It may not sound like a difficult task, but constructing hexagons and other polygons can be a frustrating and daunting task for children and adults. A sketch of a square is fairly simple to make as the corners are familiar right angles that most people have no trouble creating. Every other regular polygon from equilateral triangles to dodecagons and beyond can be a challenge without a highly developed ability to recognize and construct a variety of angles. Thankfully, there is a slick technique for constructing all sorts of regular polygons based on the fact that all regular polygons fit neatly inside of a circle. Maps - More Types Than You KnowA peek into the different kinds of maps that are available from economic and political maps to the relatively new site maps of the Internet. Maps - Rand McNallyThe largest company in map making in the United States is Rand McNally and this history starts from its humble beginnings as part of the Chicago Daily Press. Maps and Mapping: A Wider Field Than You Think?Most people have a particular preconditioned idea of what they mean by map. You might be surprised at the range of things different people refer to as maps. Which Criminal Justice Degree is Best for Non-Traditional Students?Non-traditional students are almost always those who are already employed and are seeking higher education to climb up the corporate ladder. Their main problem is how to get a degree of one’s choice without having to disrupt one’s existing situation. When Schools Behave BadlySometimes schools behave badly. Parents need to evaluate whether the problem is an entrenched culture which is unlikely to change, or a disagreement which will pass. This article discusses a problem faced by many parents. Giving Children a Boost in EducationEveryone knows that the school systems in the United States are quite good and it shows in our ability to compete in the world and in world markets. But can we do better? Surely we can move our children ahead faster and give them a boost... Is It Un-Cool to be Smart in SchoolIt appears that in high school these days it is somewhat uncool to smart. This is quite problematic because it affects the future of America and it is for this reason that an...Records: 961-990 from 1073